With glaciers disappearing at an alarming rate, 2025 has been named the Year of International Glacier Preservation. Here's ...

It's a bit of a drive from Banff Town (about two hours) to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre across from the foot of the Athabasca Glacier, but you'll quickly find the views are well worth ...

You'll learn about glacier dynamics, route finding and risk management on one of the largest icefields in North America. It's an adventure that demands respect and preparation, says Yamnuska ...

The still waters on Bow Lake. The Columbia Icefields Centre at the Athabasca Glacier is the halfway point. The Columbia Icefield spans the border of Banff and Jasper national parks. At 325 square ...

The Glacier Skywalk is located at the southern end of the park, about 65 miles from downtown Jasper. Parking is available at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, where a free shuttle ...

You can even stand at the foot of the great Athabasca Glacier, which feels vast but is really just one of the six “toes” of the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains.

This legendary road trip in Alberta has glistening lakes, endless mountain views, wildlife spottings, and beauty around every winding turn. It's a bucketlist adventure for many, showcasing some of the ...